Spit-Up Happens

For the first 4 months of life, spit-up occurs in more than half of all infants. This is not a problem as most babies happily spit-up regularly and gain weight appropriately. If you are still concerned and want to help your baby spit up less, here are some ideas to try:

Feed your baby less food but at more frequent intervals

Burp your baby after each feeding

Have your baby sit as upright as possible, or hold your baby upright against you to give him or her a chance to digest the food they've taken in

Dress your baby in clothes that don't press against the belly, and make sure diapers aren't too tight

Believe it or not, second hand cigarette smoke increases spitting up! Another reason to quit smoking

If these measures don't help or you feel there may be a more serious issue, speak to your pediatrician about other treatments such as changing formulas or using a prescription medication. And of course, you can visit your Big Y Pharmacy and Wellness Center if you need additional information as well.